Hifiman - He400se - Stealth Planar Magnetic Headphones
The Hifiman HE400se delivers lifelike sound with precise spatial imaging thanks to its planar magnetic drivers and open design. Thanks to its 91 dB efficiency, the HE400se works just as well with smartphones, tablets and portable high-res players as it does with a high-quality stationary amplifier. Due to its open design, the HE400se is more suitable for quiet environments, but you will enjoy a natural, transparent and very spatial sound image. In addition, you are not completely cut off from the outside world and can hear sounds such as shouting, telephone or doorbells. The specially designed headband ensures a snug fit and even weight distribution for long periods of wear without any strain. In addition, the beveled ear cushions provide a very high level of wearing comfort and ensure optimal sound transmission. Even after hours of listening, the HE400se sits comfortably and cool on the head - even in warm environments. The HE400se headphones feature two 3.5mm jacks on the headphone cups and the 1.5 meter headphone cable is equipped with a 3.5mm plug that is compatible with many smartphones, tablets and portable music players. A 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter is included for use at home on your stereo system or in the studio.
The Hifiman HE400se delivers lifelike sound with precise spatial imaging thanks to its planar magnetic drivers and open design. Thanks to its 91 dB efficiency, the HE400se works just as well with smartphones, tablets and portable high-res players as it does with a high-quality stationary amplifier. Due to its open design, the HE400se is more suitable for quiet environments, but you will enjoy a natural, transparent and very spatial sound image. In addition, you are not completely cut off from the outside world and can hear sounds such as shouting, telephone or doorbells. The specially designed headband ensures a snug fit and even weight distribution for long periods of wear without any strain. In addition, the beveled ear cushions provide a very high level of wearing comfort and ensure optimal sound transmission. Even after hours of listening, the HE400se sits comfortably and cool on the head - even in warm environments. The HE400se headphones feature two 3.5mm jacks on the headphone cups and the 1.5 meter headphone cable is equipped with a 3.5mm plug that is compatible with many smartphones, tablets and portable music players. A 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter is included for use at home on your stereo system or in the studio.
The Hifiman HE400se delivers lifelike sound with precise spatial imaging thanks to its planar magnetic drivers and open design. Thanks to its 91 dB efficiency, the HE400se works just as well with smartphones, tablets and portable high-res players as it does with a high-quality stationary amplifier. Due to its open design, the HE400se is more suitable for quiet environments, but you will enjoy a natural, transparent and very spatial sound image. In addition, you are not completely cut off from the outside world and can hear sounds such as shouting, telephone or doorbells. The specially designed headband ensures a snug fit and even weight distribution for long periods of wear without any strain. In addition, the beveled ear cushions provide a very high level of wearing comfort and ensure optimal sound transmission. Even after hours of listening, the HE400se sits comfortably and cool on the head - even in warm environments. The HE400se headphones feature two 3.5mm jacks on the headphone cups and the 1.5 meter headphone cable is equipped with a 3.5mm plug that is compatible with many smartphones, tablets and portable music players. A 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter is included for use at home on your stereo system or in the studio.
The Hifiman HE400se delivers lifelike sound with precise spatial imaging thanks to its planar magnetic drivers and open design. Thanks to its 91 dB efficiency, the HE400se works just as well with smartphones, tablets and portable high-res players as it does with a high-quality stationary amplifier. Due to its open design, the HE400se is more suitable for quiet environments, but you will enjoy a natural, transparent and very spatial sound image. In addition, you are not completely cut off from the outside world and can hear sounds such as shouting, telephone or doorbells. The specially designed headband ensures a snug fit and even weight distribution for long periods of wear without any strain. In addition, the beveled ear cushions provide a very high level of wearing comfort and ensure optimal sound transmission. Even after hours of listening, the HE400se sits comfortably and cool on the head - even in warm environments. The HE400se headphones feature two 3.5mm jacks on the headphone cups and the 1.5 meter headphone cable is equipped with a 3.5mm plug that is compatible with many smartphones, tablets and portable music players. A 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter is included for use at home on your stereo system or in the studio.
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Hifiman He400se Stealth Magnets Version Over-ear Planar Magnetic
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HIFIMAN HE400SE Stealth Magnets Version Over-Ear Open-Back Full-Size Planar Magnetic Wired Headphones for Audiophiles/Studio, Great-Sounding, Stereo,
Delivery between 19–22 Sept $29
HE400se HiFi Headphones for Mobile Use with Stealth Magnet Technology, Silver, Adjustable (packaging may vary)
Delivery between 19–22 Sept $29
originally posted on shopee.com.my
Performance:Flat sound, eq can make huge differencesQuality:very comfortable, wide soundI can achieve loud enough volume on mobile phones. I don't get why people recommend an amp for this headphone. Its loud enough. A cheap dongle dac like the venture electronics odo can easily drive this to extremely high volumes. However, you need to use usb exclusive mode on hiby music app to get the most amplification of the dongle. Overall, very good! I find myself glued to this headphone 24/7.
originally posted on headamp.com
First I'd like to thank Headamp for always delivering when it comes to shipping, seriously, Justin & co, you guys are amazing.Out of the box, these headphones give a simply "okay" experience, it has a bright leaning tuning with some warmth that is fairly resolving however sibilant at times, a soundstage that often reaches out of head to avoid a claustrophobic sensation, and imaging competent enough but nothing to write home about.Then I remember, these are under $200. By a comfortable amount.Speaking of comfort, the stock headband is awful. Usually it's never an issue for me, but I found myself adjusting the headphones a bit to avoid sore spots due to it's inadequate padding (for me). The pads themselves are great, while I wish they were a hair taller, they ... MoreFirst I'd like to thank Headamp for always delivering when it comes to shipping, seriously, Justin & co, you guys are amazing.Out of the box, these headphones give a simply "okay" experience, it has a bright leaning tuning with some warmth that is fairly resolving however sibilant at times, a soundstage that often reaches out of head to avoid a claustrophobic sensation, and imaging competent enough but nothing to write home about.Then I remember, these are under $200. By a comfortable amount.Speaking of comfort, the stock headband is awful. Usually it's never an issue for me, but I found myself adjusting the headphones a bit to avoid sore spots due to it's inadequate padding (for me). The pads themselves are great, while I wish they were a hair taller, they provide a comfort experience that is simply amazing in this price point. For reference, the 900 Pro X from Beyerdynamic had me shying away from longer listening sessions 9 out of 10 times, and they cost a little over double the amount the 400se do.So how do these stack up against the Sundara? Well, I have to admit it's been over 2 years since I last heard one alongside it's big brother, the Ananda, but I should say it's not quite a baby Sundara.The Sundara I'd describe as being clinical, great for a critical listening experience that demands itself to be taken seriously with no party tricks up it's sleeve; just it's sheer planar quality. With that being the case, the 400se is it's little brother that just doesn't care. It's here to party! So where exactly does the 400se place itself?Well remember, we're comfortably under $200 whilst the Sundara sits around just above $300, and these take EQ like a champ. EQing a simple low shelf and high shelf to taste and you've got yourself a pretty nice sounding set on the cheap. They do like power. They will need power. But the cost of admission is fair, I run mine using a K7 ($200) using the balanced 4.4mm connection and that provides enough juice for these to sound at their best while also being able to take pre-amp adjustments to avoid clipping on the EQ side.So for the combined price of just over $309 (400se & K7), you have yourself a fine entry piece of gear that will land you just under the price of a Sundara alone, ($329 as of this writing).So all in all, is it a baby Sundara? Well, not quite. But if you are getting these, skip out on the Sundara and look at the Ananda as your next purchase. That will have you even more impressed and them some. Ok, wrapping this up.Hifiman HE-400se is:-Bright warmish tuning, very lean bass, mids slightly recessed, with a warmer lower treble but zingy upper treble that is prone to sibilance.-Excellent soundstage providing a convincing experience-Imaging well enough to place individual instruments in the stage, but nothing special here. Until you remember these are $109.-Again, the price. $109. Seriously, this is an outstanding value.That places it firmly in the 4 stars, "good" ranking for me. These make a fine entry to the world of planars or headphones in general I should say, even more-so for those willing to EQ. The only thing I would suggest is picking up an aftermarket cable. A dual 3.5mm to whichever termination of your choosing will suffice.Thanks for reading all this.
originally posted on theaudiostore.in
I had owned both the HiFiMan Sundara and the Edition XS few years back - but as with all things audio - started to yearn for a different taste and so moved towards high impedance headphones and tube amplifiers - selling my HiFiMan headphones to buy new gears of interest :-) Recently felt the urge to get back into the planar sound. But didn't want to invest too much to start with - not being sure whether I'd find the experience as enjoyable as the first time. The 400SE fit the bill nicely and I'm glad to report that I've not regretted my decision one bit. Thanks TAS. Greatly enjoying the set. Pairing is critical though - started with the iFi Zen One Signature DAC + iFi Zen Can - but felt something was missing - switched to the Cayin RU6 and immediately got back the ... MoreI had owned both the HiFiMan Sundara and the Edition XS few years back - but as with all things audio - started to yearn for a different taste and so moved towards high impedance headphones and tube amplifiers - selling my HiFiMan headphones to buy new gears of interest :-) Recently felt the urge to get back into the planar sound. But didn't want to invest too much to start with - not being sure whether I'd find the experience as enjoyable as the first time. The 400SE fit the bill nicely and I'm glad to report that I've not regretted my decision one bit. Thanks TAS. Greatly enjoying the set. Pairing is critical though - started with the iFi Zen One Signature DAC + iFi Zen Can - but felt something was missing - switched to the Cayin RU6 and immediately got back the exquisite detail and imaging/instrument separation that planars are famous for.
Hifiman He400se Stealth Magnets Version Over-ear Planar Magnetic
Delivery $36.16
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HIFIMAN HE400SE Stealth Magnets Version Over-Ear Open-Back Full-Size Planar Magnetic Wired Headphones for Audiophiles/Studio, Great-Sounding, Stereo,
Delivery between 19–22 Sept $29
HE400se HiFi Headphones for Mobile Use with Stealth Magnet Technology, Silver, Adjustable (packaging may vary)
Delivery between 19–22 Sept $29
Performance:Flat sound, eq can make huge differencesQuality:very comfortable, wide soundI can achieve loud enough volume on mobile phones. I don't get why people recommend an amp for this headphone. Its loud enough. A cheap dongle dac like the venture electronics odo can easily drive this to extremely high volumes. However, you need to use usb exclusive mode on hiby music app to get the most amplification of the dongle. Overall, very good! I find myself glued to this headphone 24/7.
First I'd like to thank Headamp for always delivering when it comes to shipping, seriously, Justin & co, you guys are amazing.Out of the box, these headphones give a simply "okay" experience, it has a bright leaning tuning with some warmth that is fairly resolving however sibilant at times, a soundstage that often reaches out of head to avoid a claustrophobic sensation, and imaging competent enough but nothing to write home about.Then I remember, these are under $200. By a comfortable amount.Speaking of comfort, the stock headband is awful. Usually it's never an issue for me, but I found myself adjusting the headphones a bit to avoid sore spots due to it's inadequate padding (for me). The pads themselves are great, while I wish they were a hair taller, they ... MoreFirst I'd like to thank Headamp for always delivering when it comes to shipping, seriously, Justin & co, you guys are amazing.Out of the box, these headphones give a simply "okay" experience, it has a bright leaning tuning with some warmth that is fairly resolving however sibilant at times, a soundstage that often reaches out of head to avoid a claustrophobic sensation, and imaging competent enough but nothing to write home about.Then I remember, these are under $200. By a comfortable amount.Speaking of comfort, the stock headband is awful. Usually it's never an issue for me, but I found myself adjusting the headphones a bit to avoid sore spots due to it's inadequate padding (for me). The pads themselves are great, while I wish they were a hair taller, they provide a comfort experience that is simply amazing in this price point. For reference, the 900 Pro X from Beyerdynamic had me shying away from longer listening sessions 9 out of 10 times, and they cost a little over double the amount the 400se do.So how do these stack up against the Sundara? Well, I have to admit it's been over 2 years since I last heard one alongside it's big brother, the Ananda, but I should say it's not quite a baby Sundara.The Sundara I'd describe as being clinical, great for a critical listening experience that demands itself to be taken seriously with no party tricks up it's sleeve; just it's sheer planar quality. With that being the case, the 400se is it's little brother that just doesn't care. It's here to party! So where exactly does the 400se place itself?Well remember, we're comfortably under $200 whilst the Sundara sits around just above $300, and these take EQ like a champ. EQing a simple low shelf and high shelf to taste and you've got yourself a pretty nice sounding set on the cheap. They do like power. They will need power. But the cost of admission is fair, I run mine using a K7 ($200) using the balanced 4.4mm connection and that provides enough juice for these to sound at their best while also being able to take pre-amp adjustments to avoid clipping on the EQ side.So for the combined price of just over $309 (400se & K7), you have yourself a fine entry piece of gear that will land you just under the price of a Sundara alone, ($329 as of this writing).So all in all, is it a baby Sundara? Well, not quite. But if you are getting these, skip out on the Sundara and look at the Ananda as your next purchase. That will have you even more impressed and them some. Ok, wrapping this up.Hifiman HE-400se is:-Bright warmish tuning, very lean bass, mids slightly recessed, with a warmer lower treble but zingy upper treble that is prone to sibilance.-Excellent soundstage providing a convincing experience-Imaging well enough to place individual instruments in the stage, but nothing special here. Until you remember these are $109.-Again, the price. $109. Seriously, this is an outstanding value.That places it firmly in the 4 stars, "good" ranking for me. These make a fine entry to the world of planars or headphones in general I should say, even more-so for those willing to EQ. The only thing I would suggest is picking up an aftermarket cable. A dual 3.5mm to whichever termination of your choosing will suffice.Thanks for reading all this.
I had owned both the HiFiMan Sundara and the Edition XS few years back - but as with all things audio - started to yearn for a different taste and so moved towards high impedance headphones and tube amplifiers - selling my HiFiMan headphones to buy new gears of interest :-) Recently felt the urge to get back into the planar sound. But didn't want to invest too much to start with - not being sure whether I'd find the experience as enjoyable as the first time. The 400SE fit the bill nicely and I'm glad to report that I've not regretted my decision one bit. Thanks TAS. Greatly enjoying the set. Pairing is critical though - started with the iFi Zen One Signature DAC + iFi Zen Can - but felt something was missing - switched to the Cayin RU6 and immediately got back the ... MoreI had owned both the HiFiMan Sundara and the Edition XS few years back - but as with all things audio - started to yearn for a different taste and so moved towards high impedance headphones and tube amplifiers - selling my HiFiMan headphones to buy new gears of interest :-) Recently felt the urge to get back into the planar sound. But didn't want to invest too much to start with - not being sure whether I'd find the experience as enjoyable as the first time. The 400SE fit the bill nicely and I'm glad to report that I've not regretted my decision one bit. Thanks TAS. Greatly enjoying the set. Pairing is critical though - started with the iFi Zen One Signature DAC + iFi Zen Can - but felt something was missing - switched to the Cayin RU6 and immediately got back the exquisite detail and imaging/instrument separation that planars are famous for.
I bought these headphones just to experience the sound produced by planar magnetic headphones. I was a bit sceptical about these headphones considering the mixed reviews it got online. Nevertheless, I bought them in the sale as the much popular Sundaras were beyond my budget and some reviews suggested that it sounded similar to the Sundaras and for their price, they provide great value.As someone who is new to this hobby, I can't really describe the sound quality in detail but I can easily say that I am really satisfied with its sound. The sound is detailed and you can identify each instrument along with their positions. The soundstage is decent though not very wide. The bass is on the lower side but it can be compensated using EQ. I used the wavelet Eq along with ... MoreI bought these headphones just to experience the sound produced by planar magnetic headphones. I was a bit sceptical about these headphones considering the mixed reviews it got online. Nevertheless, I bought them in the sale as the much popular Sundaras were beyond my budget and some reviews suggested that it sounded similar to the Sundaras and for their price, they provide great value.As someone who is new to this hobby, I can't really describe the sound quality in detail but I can easily say that I am really satisfied with its sound. The sound is detailed and you can identify each instrument along with their positions. The soundstage is decent though not very wide. The bass is on the lower side but it can be compensated using EQ. I used the wavelet Eq along with TrueBass enabled on my IFI Zen DAC V2 and the bass was sufficient. The vocals sound good and the treble is sparkly without being harsh.Overall, I am satisfied with the headphones and they are complementing my Meze 99 and HD660S very well.
Disclaimer - Coming from ATH-M40X & also I am no Audiophile.These headphones have much better soundstage & I even heard instruments that I hadnt heard with my ATH cans, but these are harder to drive, even though I was able to get to comfortable volume using my old DAC (without amplifier) & Laptop & even my phone (needed 90-100% of volume), the Bass is lacking.This is expected as these headphones require a lot of power to run & have a much more neutral to recessed Bass response tuning (harmann curves? - Youtube will help you figure this out)I am in the process of buying a new Amp/Dac combo so this problem will be resolved, otherwise the sound quality is phenomenal.Build quality is OK, feels sturdy, doesn't feel like made of cheap materials although there are ... MoreDisclaimer - Coming from ATH-M40X & also I am no Audiophile.These headphones have much better soundstage & I even heard instruments that I hadnt heard with my ATH cans, but these are harder to drive, even though I was able to get to comfortable volume using my old DAC (without amplifier) & Laptop & even my phone (needed 90-100% of volume), the Bass is lacking.This is expected as these headphones require a lot of power to run & have a much more neutral to recessed Bass response tuning (harmann curves? - Youtube will help you figure this out)I am in the process of buying a new Amp/Dac combo so this problem will be resolved, otherwise the sound quality is phenomenal.Build quality is OK, feels sturdy, doesn't feel like made of cheap materials although there are some plastics used (on the circumfrence of the cans - otherwise a lot of metal parts also used).The supplied wire seems better than the ones i saw on youtube so I dont think I will have to buy a new one for the time beingI have been using these headphones non stop for several hours & my ears dont feel tired or even sweaty. I had this problem with my ATH headphones even in winter.The pads are huge & very comfortable.Skull size is larger than average & I dont feel like these are clamped too hard for me.Maybe smaller people will feel it to be a bit loose.If you are short on budget (like me) then you cant go wrong with these headphones esp. when coming from closed back headphones like ATH-M40x , just be sure to pair it with a good amp/dac to get the most out of it, but even without those you will hear a lot of difference (in a good way).Hope this was helpful i was quite anxious before i bought these cans but i am quite satisfied now.
